The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 350 (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (09 - 10)
€ 36,500
€ 32,900
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes CLC 350 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 13.8 inches shorter, 5 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes CLC 350
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
55.5
68
81.8
55.8
73
82.3
68 in
Width
73 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
55.5 in
Height
55.8 in
106.9
175.1
106.7
188.9
175.1 in
Length
188.9 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLC 350
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3596 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
4.98 %
General
Mercedes CLC 350
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
CL203
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 350
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.960
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes CLC 350
268 hp
138 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes CLC 350
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes CLC 350
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
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12.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.06 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 350
12.75 lb/hp
26.06 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 350
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes CLC 350
25 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
17 mpg
city
30 mpg
34 mpg
highway
48 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
406 mi
Range
725 mi
Mercedes CLC 350
406 mi
725 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
179.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes CLC 350
179.9 kWh
123.4 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
365 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 350
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
